Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
8.2 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
Displacement / Length
197
Moderate — a good balance of speed and load-carrying ability.
Hull Speed
8.2kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
11lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Southerly 135 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Island Packet 44
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Southerly 135.
| Southerly 135 | Contest 44 Classic | Crealock 44 Pacific Seacraft | Island Packet 44 | Malo 43 | Moody 44 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 44.0 | 44.0 | 44.1 | 44.0 | 44.0 | 44.0 |
| LWL | — | 38.3 | 33.6 | 37.2 | 35.4 | 36.0 |
| Beam | 13.3 | 13.1 | 12.7 | 13.2 | 13.0 | 13.7 |
| Displacement | 23 | 39 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 23 |
| Ballast | — | 13 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 9 |
| Sail Area | — | 990 | 971 | 1 | 832 | 814 |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | — | — | — | 114 | — | — |
| SA/Disp | — | 13.8 | 17.1 | 18.9 | 16.0 | 15.9 |
| Bal/Disp | — | 33.9 | 38.2 | 44.8 | — | 39.7 |
| Comfort | — | 49.2 | 39.3 | 35.5 | 32.4 | 29.2 |
| Capsize | — | 1.55 | 1.68 | 1.74 | 1.80 | 1.91 |
| Hull Speed | 8.2 | 8.3 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 8.0 | 8.0 |